Shotgun (XCOM 2)

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Shotgun
Specifications
Requirement	None
Type	Shotgun
Ammo	4
Base Damage	4-6
Armor shredded	0
Critical Damage	+3
Critical Chance	10%
Effective Range	Short

The Shotgun is a primary weapon in XCOM 2 usable only by the Ranger Class.

In-Game Description

“

We've managed to salvage a variety of standard infantry small arms; this is a specialized weapon for close range engagements. While decidedly inferior to ADVENT magnetic technology, it can at least be upgraded using additional weapons salvage once we perfect the modular weapons technology.

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Tactical Info

“

Firing the primary weapon always ends the soldier's turn. Shotguns are extremely effective at close range, but their accuracy drops off quickly at longer range. Use upgrades looted from enemies to improve the Shotgun's tactical effectiveness.

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Trivia

• The shotgun appears to be based off the the Kel-Tec KSG.
• There is a shotgun hanging on the wall of the Commander's quarters.

Gallery

The Shotgun when viewed in the Weapon Upgrade panel.

Weapons
Primary:
Tier	Shotguns: (Rangers)	Cannons: (Grenadiers)	Sniper Rifles: (Sharpshooters)	Rifles: (Specialists, Rangers, Psi Operatives and Rookies)
Tier 1	Shotgun	Cannon	Sniper Rifle	Assault Rifle
Tier 2	Shard Gun	Mag Cannon	Gauss Rifle	Magnetic Rifle
Tier 3	Storm Gun	Beam Cannon	Plasma Lance	Plasma Rifle
Chosen	Arashi	(none)	Darklance	Disruptor Rifle
Secondary:
Tier	Swords: (Rangers)	Grenade Launchers: (Grenadiers)	Pistols: (Sharpshooters)	GREMLINs: (Specialists)	Psi-Amps: (Psi Operatives)
Tier 1	Sword	Grenade Launcher	Pistol	GREMLIN	Psi Amp
Tier 2	Arc Blade	Advanced Grenade Launcher	Mag Pistol	GREMLIN Mark II	Advanced Psi Amp
Tier 3	Fusion Blade	(none)	Beam Pistol	GREMLIN Mark III	Alien Psi Amp
Chosen	Katana	(none)	Darkclaw	(none)	(none)
Additional Equipment
Armors • Grenades • Utility Items • Upgrades